Bloomington, MN. – July 29, 2025 – Zubie has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Technology Excellence category in the second annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.
The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence recognize the remarkable achievements of individuals, teams, and organizations that are shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors.
More than 1,500 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 36 nations and territories were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of tech-related categories, including Company of the Year, Educational or Research Institution of the Year, Technical Innovation of the Year, Technology Breakthrough of the Year, and more, in a variety of industry groupings including Advertising, Marketing, and PR, Aerospace Technology, Biotechnology, Business Technology, Healthcare Technology, among others. Zubie is a winner in the Technology Excellence category for New Service of the Year.
Zubie’s award-winning service, Smoke Detection, is transforming the way rental operators protect their vehicles and hold renters accountable for smoking. The service uses advanced sensor technology powered by Bosch to deliver real-time alerts and detailed incident reports whenever smoking is detected inside a vehicle. This innovation enables operators to confidently enforce no-smoking policies, successfully recover cleaning costs, and reduce smoking-related incidents. With users earning consistent monthly revenue on vehicles equipped with Smoke Detection, Zubie’s solution is setting a new industry benchmark for proactive fleet protection and policy enforcement.
“This Gold Stevie Award is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the dedication and expertise of our entire team,” said Chad Caswell, CEO of Zubie. “Our mission has always been to provide cutting-edge tools that help businesses protect their people and assets. This recognition affirms that our new Smoke Detection service is not only meeting that mission but leading the industry forward.”
More than 160 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s honorees.
“We’re proud to honor the 2025 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence winners for their remarkable achievements,” said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. “We look forward to celebrating their innovation and impact at the awards ceremony on September 16.”
About Zubie
Zubie is a leading provider of connected-car solutions that empower business and rental fleets with actionable insights to manage and protect their assets. Headquartered in Bloomington, MN, Zubie delivers innovative telematics technology, including real-time location tracking, driver behavior analytics, predictive maintenance, and advanced reporting to improve decision-making. Since 2012, Zubie has been helping companies of all sizes optimize operations, improve safety, and reduce costs through reliable, data-driven solutions.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performance in the workplace worldwide.
Details about the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the list of 2025 Stevie winners are available at https://stevies-tech.secure-platform.com/site/page/the-awards/2025-stevie-winners.
Learn more about Smoke Detection: https://zubie.com/smoke-detection/